Lahore Weather: More Heavy Rains Expected Over the Weekend

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted more heavy rains and thunderstorms in Lahore and other cities in Punjab on Friday and over the weekend. According to the details, Intermittent rain-windstorm/thundershower (with heavy to very heavyfalls) is expected in several cities across the province.

It is pertinent to mention that Lahore experienced over 300 mm of rainfall, which broke the city’s 44-year record as roads turned into rivers. The unprecedented downpour led to tragic incidents, including the death of a young girl and injuries to five others in two roof collapse incidents.

Rainfall Statistics

Area	Rainfall (mm)
Nishtar Town	250
Paniwala Talab	226
Johar Town	220
Tajpura	220
Cordoba Chowk	218
Farrukhabad	215
Gulshan Ravi	210
Iqbal Town	205
Samanabad	203
Lakshmi Chowk	199
Most city areas	Over 200

A rain emergency was declared in the city, with schools and offices closed as it was impossible to commute due to flooded roads. Meanwhile, Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, ordered concerned departments to immediately drain flooded areas.

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Furthermore, the rain caused heavy damage and several casualties in Lahore. According to the reports, two children and an adult lost their lives, while several houses and cars sustained damage from flooding, including roof collapses.

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Punjab’s Weather Update for Friday

Intermittent rain-windstorm/thundershower (with heavy to very heavyfalls) is expected in, Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talgang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Wazirabad, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Layyah, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal. Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Rajanpur and Rahimyar Khan districts.

Rainfall Across Punjab

Location	Rainfall (mm)
Lahore Airport	337.0
Lahore city	118.0
Gujranwala	122.8
Narowal	69.1
Kasur	62.0
Mangla	29.2
Hafizabad	22.8
Rawalpindi	18.0
Gujrat	17.0
Mandi Bahauddin	12.0
Sialkot Airport	11.5
Sialkot city	6.5
Jhelum	2.8
Sheikhupura	1.2
Kotli	1.0

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